Moynihan's lasting legacy spans ideas from civil service to Clinton era
Retiring senator Moynihan leaves a storied record from his early Kennedy aide days to shaping public policy under Clinton. His career centered on civil service merit and government reform, reflecting a persistent emphasis on ideas over partisan battles and a commitment to public service.
Moynihan’s Medal Caps Lively Senate Career
The article profiles Daniel Patrick Moynihan as he nears retirement after a long Senate run. It notes his award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, his multifaceted career from Harvard to diplomacy, and his reputation as a leading but controversial thinker on welfare, foreign policy, and Social Security. It covers his funding reform efforts, campaigns, and a portrait of his complex legacy with attention to his personal history and political stances.
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Clinton Unlocks 300 Million Emergency Energy Aid Push
President Clinton announced an additional 300 million in emergency energy assistance to help low income families cope with harsh winter weather. The funding, from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, aims to offset rising heating costs as oil and natural gas prices surge, with Northeast and Midwest states receiving the most support.
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Salt Lake Tribune seeks subpoenas in bid to block sale to MediaNews
The Salt Lake Tribune Publishing Co asks a federal judge for expedited hearings to obtain documents and testimony from Deseret News executives. The suit alleges AT&T violated a buyback deal by selling the Tribune to MediaNews for 200 million and claims changes to the Deseret News joint operating agreement could hurt Tribune profits. MediaNews weighs moving Deseret to morning publication to reduce costs. The Tribune seeks a preliminary injunction. a judge declined a block in December, while the FTC cleared the sale. MediaNews owns the Denver Post and 46 other papers.
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Clinton Spends New Year Weekend at Camp David
President Clinton left the White House by helicopter for Camp David with Roger Clinton filming. Hillary Rodham Clinton and children joined the trip as aides scrambled to retrieve the family dog Buddy after realizing he was not brought along.
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